The trials and tribulations of launching a play as the writer, producer and director. From auditions through the rehearsal process witness the evolution of this edgy, mystery thriller to the stage and beyond.
The play ,written in the late 80's, was adapted into a screenplay, revised and set in 1993. It was mounted in 2010 Off Off Broadway, and remounted, by popular demand, and had a successful run Off Broadway in 2012! In production and hoping to wrap late 2016 or early 2017. Stay tuned.

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A Summer in 1993 in Spanish Harlem finally reveals the secret past of Cuban-American cardiac nurse Negra Centron. A childhood secret torments the life and stifles the growth of a beautiful woman. The ancient religion of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, known as Regla de Ocha and Santeria in the Diaspora, is the engine behind this supernatural mystery thriller. This African-evolved religion, with its magic, is the backdrop for this tale of love, hate, deceit, betrayal, obsession, forgiveness, acceptance, and hope. Magic, ritual, and destiny are the threads unraveling this gripping, edgy, mystery/thriller.

Pressured by a suspicious mother, a strange bed-fellow, and an amorous co-worker, Negra battles to keep a childhood secret from unraveling while a restless spirit and the African gods seek justice...

Monday, July 16, 2012

"A WOUND IN TIME" SLATED FOR OPEN RUN THIS FALL

Actors Ryss and Soleidy Mendez in original showcase production.

Very excited to remount this play, much favored by all who saw it during it's run 2 years ago at the legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe. It is a very intense drama filled with lots of laughs, and of course, tackles social issues. Regla de Ocha, also known as Santeria, is a misunderstood African traditional religion retained by enslaved Africans in Cuba. This play sheds light on and dispels some of the myths and misconceptions in a mystery/thriller. Set in 1993 (to coincide with the Supreme Court ruling recognizing it as a religion) in Spanish Harlem, it shows a day in the life of practitioners of the religion, and tackles such social issues as religious persecution, bullying, classism, racism, homophobia, etc. I really love the story and hoping this production continues to find others who feel the same.

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This film will get done relying on my grind for pennies, and a little help from my friends. But it may take longer than necessary since shoot days will only happen when funds are available. In other words, instead of having only 2 shoot days a month, we can have 10. That makes a big difference in how soon we get the film on the big screen. So, if more could contribute to the pot this film can wrap a lot sooner! You get a tax deduction by donating through my non profit fiscal sponsor, plus your name in the film credits when you give $25 or more! Lets get this unique and powerful story out there together, and put the artistry back into Indie films. Thanks!